The Holy Quran 7:99 — Surah Al-A'raf

Arabic text

أَفَأَمِنُوا۟ مَكْرَ ٱللَّهِ ۚ فَلَا يَأْمَنُ مَكْرَ ٱللَّهِ إِلَّا ٱلْقَوْمُ ٱلْخَـٰسِرُونَ

Translation

Are they secure (have become fearless) from Allaah's plan (punishment)? Only those at a loss feel secure from Allaah's plan.

Tafsir (excerpt) — Tafsir Usmani

The sudden seizure by Allah that comes after worldly prosperity and luxury is what is called مکر اللہ “the plan of Allah.” Having fallen into luxury and comfort, it is only those people who become unconcerned about Allah's sudden seizure whom the ill fortune of their deeds has pushed [into it]. The way of the believer is never to forget Allah in any state.

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